Director of Inventory and Supply Planning

JOHN I HAAS•Yakima, WA

21h•$109,600 - $164,400

About The Position

The Director of Inventory and Supply Planning leads the company’s hop and hop-product inventory function, accountable for inventory availability, allocation, utilization, and compliance with customer and export requirements. The role directs inventory planning and position management across locations and product lines, aligns inventory, demand, and production capabilities, and works closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support customer service and profitability. The Director establishes inventory priorities, resolves complex inventory challenges, and leads the inventory management team while partnering with the VP of Supply Chain to execute approved supply chain strategies and initiatives. The Director oversees domestic and foreign hop-position management, including purchase-order oversight, delivery timing, inventory and pricing input to purchasing and trading decisions, price-list maintenance, and supply and demand planning for current and new products. The role is accountable for inventory records, pesticide traceability and application records, export MRL requirements, and escalation of regulatory changes. It also leads cross-functional planning through the company’s sales and operations planning process, connecting customer demand, supply, production capacity, and financial assumptions. The position leads the Inventory Manager and, through that role, the Supply Chain Coordinator and Assistant Supply Chain Specialist. It oversees inventory systems and standards, performance measures, and the annual brewery hop-selection process. The Director also oversees required industry reporting and monitors U.S. hop acreage and production, while sharing market and position information with BarthHaas Group counterparts. The role normally works 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional hours, weekends, and customer or grower entertainment as needed. During the September/October harvest, the supply chain team, including this role, works seven days a week for roughly one month. Domestic and international travel is required a few times each year. The employee must regularly sit, stand, and move about the facility, and must be able to drive to Haas facilities. Employment requires compliance with company policies and successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test, as well as compliance with the Integrated Management System and training on applicable procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field, plus progressive experience in inventory, materials, or supply planning that includes accountability for a multi-location inventory or planning function; or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating ability to perform the essential functions.
Experience directing inventory across locations and product lines, including allocation, supply and demand planning, cost or margin awareness, and management of long and short positions.
Experience making and defending decisions using incomplete or competing data, and solving complex allocation, quality, or service problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations and their cost and service consequences to senior leaders.
Experience leading and developing a team, setting performance expectations and goals, and influencing peers in Sales, Operations, or Finance who do not report to the role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, and working experience with an ERP or inventory system; ability to improve how the team uses those tools.
Ability to work seven days a week for about one month to six weeks each year during September/October harvest.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive regularly to Haas facilities.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally a few times each year.
Ability to regularly sit, stand, and move about the facility.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Ability to comply with company policies, the Integrated Management System, and applicable quality, environmental, and food-safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food, agriculture, ingredients, or another seasonal crop supply chain.
Exposure to hops, brewing, or export pesticide/MRL requirements.
Experience with ERP planning (MRP) and a position-management or demand-planning system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
Experience contributing to an S&OP or integrated business-planning cycle.
Financial acuity connecting inventory decisions to gross margin, carrying cost, and obsolete or distressed inventory.
Experience analyzing position data for trends and causes and presenting findings to commercial and operations audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead the inventory and position management function, establishing inventory availability, allocation, utilization, and operational and financial priorities.
Oversee lot-level allocation decisions, product availability for offers and shipment, long and short positions, high-risk bookings, and resolution of allocation conflicts and exceptions.
Escalate material position or service risks to the VP of Supply Chain with a recommended course of action; make inventory decisions within the approved commercial and purchasing strategy.
Direct domestic and foreign hop-position management, including purchase orders, delivery timing, foreign hop invoice review, and related freight, duty, and currency input to Accounting.
Provide inventory, pricing, and availability input to domestic and import purchasing timing and trading tactics; recommend purchasing and trading strategy while leaving strategy and material commitments subject to VP of Supply Chain approval.
Oversee the sales price list and related gross-margin variables, coordinating approved changes with Sales and Marketing and the VP of Supply Chain.
Oversee supply and demand planning for current and new products, including Advanced Products for brewing and non-brewing uses, and maintain a current view of quality, yield, and inventory still to be processed.
Oversee pesticide-application records, export MRL requirements, pesticide traceability responses, and escalation of regulatory changes.
Ensure ERP and position-management inventory records are accurate, resolve discrepancies, and provide leadership with a current inventory and position view.
Lead cross-functional inventory and supply planning discussions with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and Innovations; establish priorities and drive accountability for significant forecast, inventory, and supply risks.
Work with Sales and Marketing on demand projections using historical shipments, market trends, and customer input; track forecast variance and its inventory consequences.
Work with the Manufacturing Scheduler and plant leadership on the annual master plan and schedules for pellets and Advanced Products/extracts; attend or designate attendance at plant scheduling meetings and provide inventory feedback.
Monitor safety stock, capacity, supplier performance, and quality risk; recommend corrective action before constraints cause service or cost failures.
Connect inventory and supply plans to budget and margin assumptions with Finance, and flag divergences between plans and financial views.
Maintain the position-management system with IT, including diagnostics, and sponsor practical improvements to forecasting and inventory tools.
Lead the Inventory Manager and, through that role, the Supply Chain Coordinator and Assistant Supply Chain Specialist; set expectations, ensure training, and complete annual, mid-year, and goal reviews.
Establish and monitor inventory performance measures; identify and lead improvements to inventory utilization, accuracy, availability, and management effectiveness.
Hold the team to allocation, availability, traceability, and price-list standards; step in on exceptions and coverage when the Inventory Manager is absent without routinely performing coordinator-level transactions.
Oversee ERP setups that determine inventory behavior, including items, formulas and recipes, locations, warehouses, alpha actualization, and related targets, as well as troubleshooting procedures.
Direct the annual brewery hop-selection process, including sampling objectives, selection calendar, lot selection, lab requests, sample preparation, and paperwork; prioritize this work with the team during September and October.
Oversee required industry reports and monitoring of current and projected U.S. hop acreage and production volumes.
Share acreage, position, and market data with BarthHaas Group counterparts and provide inventory and market input to the annual Barth Report.
Maintain working knowledge of domestic and global hop supply, pricing, and trading practices sufficient to brief the VP of Supply Chain and Sales leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug test, and comply with the Integrated Management System and applicable training.
Travel to Haas facilities regularly by driving, and travel domestically and internationally a few times each year.
Work additional hours and weekends as needed, including seven days a week for roughly one month during September/October harvest.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to confidential support services.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Life, long-term care, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
14.5 paid holidays annually, including 3 floating holidays scheduled with supervisor approval.
Vacation beginning at a 2-week annual accrual rate.
80 hours of sick leave provided at the start of the calendar year, prorated for new hires; up to 120 hours may be carried over, with a maximum balance of 200 hours.
Target annual bonus of 10% of base salary, based on company and individual performance.
Education reimbursement for accredited courses and educational expenses.